All visa-free countries for Russians - 2021

A Russian who often travels abroad knows which countries in the world he can visit without a visa

you can go. The 2021 list has undergone changes; now you can travel without obtaining an entry permit to 76 countries, which is very pleasing. This gives you more chances to visit unique places on our planet at any time of the year; all you need is a foreign passport.

Well, let's see where he can go abroad without a visa

Russian tourist? Travelers of the Russian Federation, oddly enough, are not even aware of the possibility of visa-free visits to a number of countries.

You should always first check with official sources about changes in rules and whether additional documents will be required when crossing the border. As a rule, these requirements may differ from country to country.

CIS countries without visas for Russian citizens

The former countries of the USSR are most favorable to Russian travelers. In order to visit them, you do not need to apply for a visa, it is enough to have a foreign passport, and sometimes you need to present an ordinary civil passport of the Russian Federation.

Let's consider a number of CIS countries with a visa-free regime, where you may need to present a foreign passport:

• Azerbaijan is allowed up to ninety days ;
• Armenia - limit up to 6 months, and children under 14 years of age are required to have a foreign passport, or one of the accompanying parents must have a record of him in the foreign passport;
• Uzbekistan – visit no more than 2 months;
• Georgia introduced a limit of up to 360 days;
• multiple visits to Ukraine , but the total number of days is not more than 90 within 180 days;
• Moldova and Tajikistan.

Visa-free countries for Russians 2021 - a list of countries to visit which you only need a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation: free travel in Abkhazia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan (visit is limited to 90 days).

Visa-free countries of the former USSR

You can travel to some countries of the former Soviet Union in 2021 using an internal Russian passport

Countries you can enter without a passport

Abkhazia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan allow tourists from Russia to stay on their territory for no more than 90 days. After this, you need to register or leave the countries.

You can enter these states using an internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Belarus

Russians can stay in the Republic of Belarus for up to 90 consecutive days. You don't need a passport for this.

After the specified period, you must extend your stay or leave the country.

Most tourists go to the Republic of Belarus for shopping. The goods there are high quality and inexpensive. The country has many natural, architectural and historical monuments. Belarus has cheap housing, public transport and food.

Abkhazia

One of the main attractions is Joseph Stalin's dacha on the shore of Lake Ritsa. Holidays at the seaside resorts in Pitsunda and Gagra are popular among tourists.

No visa or passport is needed. You can enter the country with a Russian passport.

Kazakhstan

Main attractions:

• Ascension Cathedral;
• Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.

Tourists can enter the country with a Russian passport for 90 days.

Kyrgyzstan

The main natural monument is Mount Muztag-Ata. Osh Bazaar allows you to immerse yourself in local flavor.

Mount Ala-Too in Kyrgyzstan

Armenia

When traveling by plane, a citizen of the Russian Federation can enter Armenia without a foreign passport. The maximum period of stay is 90 days.

The country has very beautiful nature. Walking and horseback excursions through flowering mountain meadows are common.

Minsk

Nur-Sultan

Bishkek

Tashkent

Yerevan

Which European countries can Russians visit without a visa?

Let's look at which European countries require a visa for Russians

. In 2021, few countries have yet allowed visa-free entry for Russian travelers. As a rule, a Schengen visa is required. But their list is gradually increasing. Today these are 5 countries, but it’s a pity that Croatia has canceled entry without a visa.

Consider European countries without a visa

and duration of stay on their territory:

• Macedonia – the total number of days must be no more than 90 days out of 6 months;
• Bosnia and Herzegovina – visit up to 30 days;
• Montenegro – visit up to 30 days;
• Serbia – visit up to 30 days;
• Turkey – tourist trip up to 2 months.

Where can you go with a visa from other countries 2021

There are several countries for which you do not need to obtain a visa if you have entry permits from other countries. This rule often applies to closely located neighboring countries. Thus, in one trip, without unnecessary paperwork, you can visit several countries at once.

Cheap flights

Last minute tours

In this article, you learned about visa-free countries for Russians in 2021: the list of destinations is constantly changing. The list of world powers with free entry is expanding. For travelers, the absence of a visa means, first of all, freedom of choice and freedom of movement. And it’s also a great opportunity to fly quickly using great deals from airlines or last-minute tours. All that remains is to decide on a place where you can go without a visa from Russia.

If changes occur during 2021, I will add to the list of countries for visa-free entry.

Have a nice trip!

About the author: Ekaterina

On the pages of my blog you will find information about the places I have been, secrets and life hacks of independent travel.

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South America, visa-free countries for Russians 2021 for vacation

Traveling to South American countries, which are most loyal to Russian citizens, is possible with a foreign passport. You can live up to 3 months in Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, Guatemala, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador. And also in Chile, if the purpose of the visit is tourism/transit. Multiple visits for a total of up to 90 days are possible to Argentina and Uruguay for a period not exceeding 6 months.

14 visa-free countries located on the Caribbean islands

• No more than 21 days – in Dominica.
• Entry into Barbados is permitted for no more than 28 days.
• You can travel to Antigua and Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica for up to one month.
• Visiting Saint Lucia is limited to 6 weeks.
• The longest period of time (up to 3 months) can be spent in the Bahamas, Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tabogo, Turks and Caicos.

No visa to the mountains

If you prefer to relax in the mountains, you can visit countries where there are many of them. More details about countries where you can travel without a visa will be discussed below.

Georgia

To visit Georgia, you only need a passport. It must be valid the entire time you are in another country.

Georgia has quite beautiful architecture. You can visit the Gudauri resort for skiing. The length of the trails here is at least 55 km.

Montenegro

More and more often, Russians began to travel to Montenegro. This country is rich not only in beaches, but also in mountainous terrain. To cross the border, you only need a passport. Stay in the country should be no more than 30 days. The passport is valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.

Most tourists, dreaming of where to go without a passport, visit Montenegro. Here you can swim in the Adriatic Sea, visit mountain villages and see all the sights. You can go skiing in the North Albanian Alps.

Armenia

Armenia is very popular among tourists who love mountainous terrain. You can enter the territory of this country not only with a foreign passport, but also with an internal Russian passport. You can stay in Albania for no more than 3 months.

In this country, take a dip in healing mineral springs and visit mountain monasteries. If you love skiing, go to Tsakhkadzor. This is the main base of the USSR for preparations for the Olympic Games.

Visa-free countries for Russians 2021 in Asia

Asian countries are visited for a limited number of days:

• 14 – Hong Kong, Taiwan (in the form of an experiment);
• 15 – Vietnam (the next visit is allowed after 30 days), Laos;
• 30 – Maldives islands (documentary proof of departure from the republic and hotel reservations), Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia (entry through specific ports, for example, Bali, Denpamsar).
• 90 for a period of 180 days – Mongolia (up to 30 days), South Korea (60 days).

If the purpose of visiting Singapore is transit (tickets are required), then there is a limited time period of up to 96 hours. But it’s worth considering that you need to apply for a visa to this country if there is no transit, or you decide to stay for a period exceeding the limit.

It is worth visiting Singapore for at least a week, but there are difficulties in obtaining a visa. Details can be found on the official website of the Singapore Consulate.

What is meant by visa-free travel?

The concept of a visa-free visit to the country is considered quite common. Many people are interested in what it means. A visa-free regime for Russians means that you have every right to cross the border of another country without applying for a visa.

However, remember that your stay in the country is limited. You will have to leave another country or apply for a visa.

Without a visa to Europe

If you prefer to travel to European countries, you do not need to apply for a visa. Visa-free countries for Russia will be discussed in more detail below.

Belarus

Residents of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to visit Belarus. When crossing the border, show the border guards your passport as a citizen of the Russian Federation or an international passport. Children under 18 years of age will not be able to enter Belarus using a birth certificate. They must be included in the parents’ international passport, or have their own personal identification card (general civil or international passport).

Belarus is considered to be the “European lungs”. The country has very clean air. Walking around the cities, you will see original department stores that sell high-quality knitwear. There are many canteens in the country that serve dishes reminiscent of the Soviet Union.

Serbia

If you come to Serbia as a tourist or to visit family or friends, you will not need a visa. The same applies to situations if a person crosses the border for the purpose of business negotiations or as transit. Without a visa, you can stay in the country for no more than a month. When you go through passport control, provide the employees with your passport. It must be valid at the time of entry into the country.

You will also need enough money to stay in Serbia. Each person will need about $50 per day. You must have insurance to receive medical care, with a coverage amount of at least 20 thousand euros. When visiting Serbia, you can see beautiful ancient towers and fortresses. The country is rich in unusual resorts where you can relax and unwind.